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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 271,091.88, 374,121.18 and 150,246.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 271,091.88, 374,121.18 and 150,246.36 is: 207,347.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    271,091.88 : 374,121.18 = 150,246.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    271,091.88/374,121.18 = 150,246.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    271,091.88x = 374,121.18 × 150,246.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    271,091.88x = 56,210,345,493.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,210,345,493.90/271,091.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207,347.95

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